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Intercostal vs Intracostal - What's the difference?

intercostal | intracostal |

In anatomy|lang=en terms the difference between intercostal and intracostal

is that intercostal is (anatomy) something that is between the ribs of an animal while intracostal is (anatomy) within a rib.

As adjectives the difference between intercostal and intracostal

is that intercostal is (anatomy) between the ribs of an animal or person while intracostal is (anatomy) within a rib.

As a noun intercostal

is (anatomy) the intercostal muscles.

intercostal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  • (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
  • (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
  • (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
    • ----

    intracostal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Within a rib.